Dublin Riots: Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Arson and Violence During Unrest
Declan Donaghey, a 28-year-old man, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for setting a garda car on fire and attacking an accommodation center for International Protection applicants during the Dublin riots. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including arson and violent disorder, and acknowledged his actions were disgraceful. Judge Orla Crowe commented on the premeditated nature of his offenses, dismissing the notion that he acted in a moment of madness.